Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:−n+(−4)−(−4n)+6
Identify and group like terms: Identify and group like terms in the expression −n+(−4)−(−4n)+6.Like terms are terms that contain the same variable raised to the same power. In this case, −n and −(−4n) are like terms, while −4 and +6 are like terms.Grouping like terms: (−n−(−4n))+(−4+6)
Simplify grouped like terms: Simplify the grouped like terms.First, simplify the variable terms: −n−(−4n) becomes −n+4n because subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive.Now, combine the variable terms: −n+4n=3nNext, simplify the constant terms: −4+6=2
Combine simplified like terms: Combine the simplified like terms to form the equivalent expression.The equivalent expression is 3n+2.
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